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Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island

Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island

We’re back with a brand new episode of Shades of Long Island! His sunglasses have been featured in Vibe Magazine and seen on the face of countless celebrities from Lola Brooke and PnB Rock to Daymond Johnson and Joe Burrow. Malik Morris, founder of the fashion brand Malik Dupri, sat …

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The BOP Open Mic Night Aims to Make Long Island a Poetry Destination

Last summer, the Recording Academy made the decision to show poets love, adding the category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album to their list of Grammy …

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The Principles and Symbols of Kwanzaa Explained
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The Principles and Symbols of Kwanzaa Explained

In the 1960s, Black Americans were pushing back against longstanding racism, and one of the tools used to do this was Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa, which comes …

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Nassau County Hires Cybersecurity Firm Following Cyber Attacks in Suffolk County
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Nassau County Hires Cybersecurity Firm Following Cyber Attacks in Suffolk County

A major cyber attack on the Suffolk County government back in September has prompted their neighboring county to partner with a cyber security firm for …

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Petition Calls For Gov. Kathy Hochul to Save Freeport's Cleveland Park
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Petition Calls For Gov. Kathy Hochul to Save Freeport’s Cleveland Park

A petition with over 1,600 signatures, along with several residents, are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to stop the controversial $49 million sale and rezoning …

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Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island
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Shades of Long Island Episode 2 Highlights Black History and Excellence on Long Island

We’re back with a brand new episode of Shades of Long Island! His sunglasses have been featured in Vibe Magazine and seen on the face …

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The BOP Open Mic Night Aims to Make Long Island a Poetry Destination

Last summer, the Recording Academy made the decision to show poets love, adding the category Best Spoken Word Poetry Album to their list of Grammy …

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Black Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Have Long Island Ties
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Black Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Have Long Island Ties

When a lot of people think of Long Island, “Black” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, from the North Shore to the …

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Let's Kick it with the Joneses - Favorite Travel Destinations
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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Favorite Travel Destinations

What’s your favorite part about traveling? What’s your least favorite? This week, we’re discussing our most memorable travel experiences – the good and the bad. …

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BREAKING NEWS: Amityville High School Staff Member Allegedly Used Racial Slur During Football Game

A recent incident at Amityville Memorial High School occurred in which the school’s athletic supervisor …

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Let's Kick it with the Joneses - Binge Watching Let's Watch Together
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Let’s Kick it with the Joneses – Binge Watching Let’s Watch Together

This week the Joneses are talking about the shows they like to binge-watch, the streaming services they prefer, as well as the positives and negatives …

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Long Island Rap Radar Aims to Make its Mark On the World By Helping Artists For Free

With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world like a ton of bricks, people have turned their attention further into the technological and online world. Everyone …

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Long Island Drag Culture - What's Hot What's Not and How it's a Form of Self-Expression
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Long Island Drag Culture – What’s Hot What’s Not and How it’s a Form of Self-Expression

What started as a form of minstrel entertainment in the late 1800s, Drag culture is now one of the most renowned aspects of the gay …

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Tee Talk – Episode 17 Ft. Full Of Soul Interview

This Tee Talk interview with Kadasia is full of soul, literally! Kadasia is the owner of the Long Island-based catering company, Full of Soul. Watch …

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International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Shows Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine
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International Yoga Day Highlight: Body & Brain Lynbrook Owners Show Why Yoga Should Be Part of Your Routine

Beatricia Brun was in college when she started incorporating yoga into her routine.  On weekends, she would travel from Stony Brook University to Syosset, where …

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Controversial Bill that Would Let Cops Sue Protestors Vetoed By Laura Curran
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Controversial Bill that Would Let Cops Sue Protestors Vetoed By Laura Curran

A highly disputed bill that would classify cops and other first responders as a “protected class” was struck down by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran …

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